Flax Rice Spirals, 60% Whole Grain, Organic

Quick Overview

Spirals or fusilli crafted of high plains golden amber durum wheat, Canadian flax seed, and California short grain brown rice, all organically grown. They have flax omega 3, 6, and 9 essential fatty acids (EFAs), 1.6g per serving in an ideal ratio of omega 3 and 6, 1 to 2.5. Flax provides powerful phytonutrient lignans. Rich in thiamin B1 and magnesium. A good source of healthy fiber, protein, iron, niacin B3, and zinc. Made at the Eden Organic Pasta Company on vintage Italian equipment with brass dies and slowly air dried. Packaged in a reclosable, recycled and recyclable box with a tasty recipe and its photo on the back.

Eden Organic Flax Rice Spirals are made from the finest pasta making grain in the world, golden amber durum wheat Triticum aestivum, favored for its excellent nutrition and its ability to create smooth firm texture. Eden durum is grown on the high plains of Montana and North Dakota using organic methods. Our durum wheat, brown rice, and flax are grown on USA family farms by those committed to building vital soil, cleansing the environment, and producing the safest, most nutritious and delicious food.

Eden Organic Flax Rice Spirals are small batch hand crafted at the Eden Organic Pasta Company, a Detroit landmark using traditional pasta making techniques and vintage Italian equipment since 1923, and the first food production facility in North America to be third party certified organic. Whole durum wheat and whole brown rice are milled at our organic, AIB rated Superior, Michigan mill. Semolina flour and flax seed flour are prepared at certified organic mills. The flours are blended and mixed with purified water. Slow, thorough kneading prepares the dough. Using a traditional screw press the dough is extruded through an artisan brass spiral die, cut and spread on drying racks. A patient drying process using hot steam/air finishes the pasta perfectly before it is packed. They spend about 16 hours in the final drying room. Each step helps to create pasta of exceptional flavor, texture and character. The pasta is packaged in a reclosable box, with a delicious recipe and photo from Eden's kitchen printed on the back.

All Eden Organic Pasta is packaged in boxes made from recycled and recyclable paperboard, one of the most environmentally friendly packages available. According to the 100 percent Recycled Paperboard Alliance (RPA100.com), "Fourteen trees are saved for each ton of paperboard converted to 100 percent recycled paperboard. Trees are critical to the sequestration of CO2 (a greenhouse gas) in North America. For each ton of paperboard converted to 100 percent recycled paperboard, an equal amount of recovered fiber has been diverted from municipal landfills. Production of 100 percent recycled paperboard uses 50 percent less energy compared to virgin grades of paperboard, thus significantly reducing the greenhouse gases released into the environment."

Whole grain is the heart of a healthy diet providing the broadest spectrum of nutrients in the proportions that we need for good health and well being. Commercial pasta is made from highly refined chemically treated flour, processed in minutes through Teflon dies and ultra high heat or microwave drying, resulting in inferior flavor, diminished nutrition, poor cooking quality, and questionable value.

Scientists at the USDA Human Nutrition Research Center at Tufts University say, "Whole grains help regulate blood sugar by slowing down the conversion of complex carbohydrates into sugar. In fact, low-glycemic index foods such as whole grains reduce hunger and can help to control weight." Scientists at the Agriculture Research Service completed a study of more than 2,000 people concluding, "at least three or more servings of whole grain foods everyday could reduce the chances of developing metabolic syndrome - a condition marked by a combination of abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, poor blood sugar control, low HDL 'good' cholesterol and high blood fats."

According to the FDA, "Diets rich in whole grain foods and other plant foods and low in total fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol may reduce the risk of heart disease and some cancers," and "Low fat diets rich in fiber-containing grain products, fruits, and vegetables may reduce the risk of some types of cancer, a disease associated with many factors." Eden Organic Flax Rice Spirals are made of 60 percent whole grain and provide heart healthy whole grain nourishment. They are low in fat and saturated fat, cholesterol free, and are a good source of dietary fiber. Furthermore, "Diets low in sodium may reduce the risk of hypertension or high blood pressure, a disease associated with many factors." Eden Organic Flax Rice Spirals are very low in sodium with no salt added.

Eden Organic Flax Spirals are made from whole ground flax seeds and provide not only valuable fiber, but also have flax omega 3, 6, and 9 essential fatty acids (EFAs), 1.6g per serving in an ideal ratio of omega 3 and 6, 1 to 2.5. Flax provides powerful phytonutrient lignans. They are an excellent source of thiamin (B1) and magnesium, and a good source of protein, iron, niacin (B3), phosphorus, and zinc.

Flax seed has been used for thousands of years as a food source and for clothing but only recently valued for its nutritional benefits. Flax seeds have been found to contain naturally occurring phytonutrients called lignans that are highly valued. The lignans are found in the hull of the seed shell and in the flax fibers, not in the oil. Grinding the seeds is necessary in order to obtain the valuable nutrients from the whole seed. Research has shown flax seed to potentially be beneficial to joint, cardiovascular, reproductive, nervous and immune system health. Flax seed is also one of the most balanced plant sources of omega 3, omega 6, and omega 9 essential fatty acids (EFAs).

When you bite into Eden Organic Pasta the flavor and character of the grain is evident. Eden Organic Flax Rice Spirals are made from fresh, unbleached, non enriched flour. It doesn't need to be enriched because the grain has not be stripped of its nutrients. Eden Organic Pasta enhances energy, balance, clarity and well being.

Eden Organic Flax Rice Spirals are versatile pasta that's delicious any way you chose to present it. Its spiral shape and chunky size make it a good choice for casseroles and pasta salad, with beans or chunky sauces. Delicious in Pasta with Creamy Mushroom Sauce in our recipe section.